Garden District Architecture Walking tour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Garden District Architecture Walking tour

New Orleans, Louisiana

Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Visit the stunning Garden District and learn about the history of New Orleans, Louisiana's great planter families.

👀 Get a sense of the mysterious atmosphere that emanates from these imposing houses lined up next to each other

🏛️ Learn about the era of masters and slaves, the segregation of the South, the Civil War, the abolition of slavery, and the romantic impulses against the cruel historical reality

💀 Discover the oldest cemetery Lafayette and learn about the rites of burial above ground from your guide

❌ Unfortunately, due to a temporary closure, we will not be able to enter the cemetery

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 10:00am

Full description

If you're a fan of colonial architecture, especially Louisiana mansions with sumptuous residences, then the Garden District is an absolute must-see. With a local guide by your side, you'll embark on a journey through time as you learn about the history of Louisiana's great planter families. Marvel at the grandeur of the homes, which serve as a shining symbol of their success. From Scarlett O'Hara to Anne Rice, you'll see the homes of the most famous residents of the Garden District.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Need to be able to walk for 2 hours

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Languages: English
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 2 hours (Tour may go slightly longer based on participant engagement throughout the tour)
What’s included:
- Licensed tour guide
- Walking tour
- Exploration of the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery (view from outside due to temporary closure)
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times; also, other guests may be joining (up to 10 people).
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket/reservation
Photo/ video: You may take your own photos, photos are encouraged
Specific rules to follow: Need to follow the guide’s rules

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
What to wear: Good walking shoes
What to bring: Water bottle, hat, sunscreen
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but bathroom breaks will be provided

Anything else I should know before going on this experience?

The tour includes viewing the Lafayette Cemetery from the outside due to its temporary closure.
Guide gratuity is not included.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.